The Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) actively prepares for the delivery of immediate life saving and life sustaining skills to assist residents following a major disaster prior to the availability of first responder services. With training in fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations, C.E.R.T. members are prepared to help their neighborhoods or workplaces following an event that requires large-scale, immediate emergency response. This is just one of many initiatives that benefit the City's overall readiness to handle emergency situations. If you are interested in becoming a C.E.R.T. member, contact Dave Campbell at 469.371.1018 or allen_tx_cert@yahoo.com.